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Adolf Hitler was kind of a trouble maker.
In 1923, Hitler attempted his first overthrowing of the German government. He was unsuccessful and his attempt landed him in jail for "political crimes". While imprisoned, he decided he would document his struggles in an autobiographical book titled "Mein Kampf", which is German for "My Struggle". Simply put, it is in this book that he laid out his agenda for all that he deemed good, how to realize such euphoric goodness in his surrounding environment, and finally, how to terminate that which didn't quite fit into his Utopian game plan.
His Struggle.
He wrote a book on it.
So what is your struggle? Could you write a book about it?
Hey! One big whine session! Fantastic...
So, this post today is entitled "Mein Kampf" because I am going to let you all in on a little piece of my psyche.
I had a friend a long time ago. A dear, dear friend. I haven't seen this friend now for quite some time. This friend was special because he always made me feel so good about myself. I wanted to spend all day with this friend, once I really got to know said friend. It wasn't easy at first, but after a while, this friend and I REALLY hit it off. If I went one day without seeing this friend, the day was just all the harder and I couldn't wait to see said friend as soon as possible.
Don't you wish you had such a friend?
Well, so do I. Again, I haven't seen this friend for ages and I desperately miss this friends company.
So, who is this friend you ask?
Said friend's name is: (drum roll.........)
Exercise.
There was a time about a year ago, I was running everyday. I never felt better! I lost a lot of weight and things were going my way. I ran a 10k. I was actually fitting into my pants and even having to go buy skinnier ones. I cared about what I ate and meals didn't simply consist of everything. I had time to go to the gym.
The hard work was really quite blissful and I have never felt better.
I guess thats what feeling healthy does to you. I hardly remember. It has been too long...
So what is your "Mein Kampf"? Well, mine is exercise. I need to get back on the horse. I need to rededicate myself. I need to make it happen and become reacquainted with my long lost friend that could prolong my life so I can spend more years with my grandbabies. I mean, seriously, is there anything more important that that?
So, I am not sure where this post is going from here, but I will say that I am going to call my old friend this week and see if said friend wants to get together sometime....
I'll tell said friend you said hi, that is, if this friend will take me back.
I've NEVER felt that exercise was a friend worth having, rather one of those that hovers around bugging me until I finally give in to the stupid dingleberry! Dang it!
And 'he' just won't leave me alone!!! Maybe you can convince 'him' to cling to you rather than me...but only if I get the benefits of his company!!
Good luck- I found him, but it does not make our relationship stronger. But just like anything we have to work at it every single day. Some days our relationship is great and other days we are not getting along.
I needed to read this today. I am currently changing to go meet up with my friend....
Good luck on your quest ;0)
I dumped that friend a long time ago. I was sick of him always trying to make me do things that require energy:) Just kidding. Sometimes we hang out, it depends on my mood.
Loved the facebook commandments, Jenny. I am actually one of the only people still living not on facebook, but I agree with your rules:)
Said friend will ALWAYS take you back. It's just that 'getting started' thing. They say people who set a fitness goal (aside from weight loss) are more likely to keep working out.
My tenative goal is to ride in Tour de Cure next year- a 100 mile bike ride in Logan. I want my hubs to ride with me too- he was big time into mountain biking when we met and could ride the Alpine Loop from Provo up and over then down to AF. He was so hot. LONG sigh... Oh how the mighty have fallen.
Set yourself a goal (another 10k maybe?) Commit to it then you'll find the prospect of public humiliation if you fail as an added incentive! LOL!